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Whanganui District Council is replacing its old parking meters.
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Omicron outbreak: 15,540 new community cases; Auckland numbers steady
While daily case numbers are dropping, yesterday the country recorded its deadliest day.
Racing: Pinn claims Auckland Cup aboard Uareastar
Uareastar is trained by Marton's Fraser Auret.
True number of Covid cases could be four times higher - expert
It's too early to say if Auckland has reached the peak of the Omicron outbreak - expert.
Rob Rattenbury: Marriage has come a long way since the 70s
OPINION: I still believe there is a place for marriage but not first place.
No police have tested positive for drugs in last the three years
However, the head of the police association says it's 'naive' to conclude no staff used.
Carillon's bells to get a tune-up
The bells are going to be re-galvanised and repainted
Major upgrade for Marton's water supply
Finding a new water supply, building a bore and new treatment plant are planned.
'Phenomenal' pile of rubbish cleared from Castlecliff Beach
Food and a dance performance rewarded participants in the beach clean-up.
Museum Notebook: Trepanation – needed like a hole in the head
In the past a drastic method could have been used to relieve a headache.
Cricket: Marist stay in Coastal Challenge Cup semifinals
United have lost their final lifeline.
Housing comes out top in survey of region needs
New fund aims to be flexible and fill gaps in housing provision.
Whanganui region has 137 new Covid cases, four in hospital
The uptake of RATs slows at local distribution points - but is still steady.
Eight new Covid-19 deaths as daily case numbers continue to fall
New daily record of Covid-19 deaths in NZ as community case numbers continue to fall.
Someone in our region is suddenly $37,026 richer
A second division Lotto winner adds to 2022 luck in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.
Covid: 162 new cases in Whanganui DHB region
There are three people in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Cycling sisters continue upward trajectory
Kenzey and Kassidy Compton have had strong regional results in the past month
Sarjeant cost blowout: What our councillors say
Councillor Helen Craig said Lotteries might help stump up some of the $9.4m shortfall.
Gardening: Delicious Chilean guava signals a welcome to autumn
Gareth Carter takes a look at how to get the best from your autumn garden.
Mike Marsh: 'A good boy who's a bit quirky'
"I don't have a choice about it. It's who I am, it's what I do."
What it takes to be involved with Search and Rescue
Dedication, a wide range of skills and being able to drop everything are needed.
Unplugged fridges and freezers spoil donated food
Collective makes third complaint of interference to Whanganui Police.
Whanganui's Fitzherbert Ave extension opens
The $3 million project was originally expected to open last August.
Watch: 20,989 new community Covid cases; record daily death toll
This is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths since the pandemic reached NZ.
Whanganui DHB area has 188 new cases
Five people are now in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Whanganui farmer fined for not registering cattle
He pleaded guilty to 13 charges and was fined $31,200.
Motorcyclist rescued after crash
A motorcyclist had to be rescued from the bottom of a bank after a crash near Taihape.
Tide of patients amid staff shortages in Wellington
About 800 doctors and nurses at Wellington's hospitals off sick or in isolation this week.
Green light for Artists Open Studios
"There is still more than enough for people to enjoy."
Cricket: Whanganui clubs in race to Coastal Challenge Cup semifinals
Marist host Wairarapa's United CC, while Wanganui United hit the road to play Weraroa CC